Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. It is famous for scenery of breathtaking beauty and sharp contrasts. Seattle is the largest city located in the Washington. Seattle is best known for its coffee-loving inhabitants.

Seattle, Washington the largest city in the Pacific Northwest area of the United States, Seattle is known as an exceptionally fit city where a majority of residents stay healthy by walking and biking. Seattle is surrounded by water and mountains, and the city's attraction lies in the stunning views seen from the many vantage points throughout its several neighborhoods. Seattle, Washington is one of America's most picturesque vacation destinations.

Visitors flock to Seattle's most famous landmark, the Space Needle. The Space Needle is often the most recognizable Seattle building to visitors. It is also referred to informally as the Rainy City. Seattle, Washington is often regarded as the birthplace of grunge music. Seattle offers a full range of arts, cultural and sporting events and attractions, and an abundance of shops and restaurants. Looking at Seattle's population over 25, 36% (vs. a national average of 23%) hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 93% (vs. 51% nationally) have a high school diploma or equivalent. Seattle is the city with the highest percentage of college graduates among its residents and is considered as the very educated city.

The city fosters an impressive public transportation system of buses, railways, ferries and even a monorail line. In Seattle you can find country's best seafood that is filled with delicious choices such as Dungeness crab, mussels, prawns and oysters, and is as fresh as it comes.

Seattle's climate is mild, with the temperature moderated by the sea and protected from winds and storms by the mountains. Seattle's mild winters and cool summers work together to make the city lush and green, earning it the nickname, "The Emerald City". It has also been called Jet City, due to the heavy influence of Boeing. Seattle has a reputation that it rains all the time. Seattle is most famous for its outdoor sports such as hiking, backpacking, skiing, fishing, hunting, mountain climbing, boating and kayaking.

Among Seattle's best-known annual cultural events and fairs are the 24-day Seattle International Film Festival, Northwest Folklife over the Memorial Day weekend, numerous Seafair events throughout the summer months, the Bite of Seattle, Bumbershoot over the Labor Day weekend and numerous ethnic festivals associated with Festal at Seattle Center. Seattle is also home to well over 100 commercial art galleries, at least a dozen non-profit art galleries.

The schools in Seattle have maintained high enough educational standards to keep white flight to a minimum. The public school system in the city is supplemented by a moderate number of private schools: five of the high schools are Catholic, one is Lutheran, and six are secular. Among universities in Seattle the most prominent universities are Seattle University, a Jesuit university, and Seattle Pacific University.

Seattle, Washington is surrounded by various wonderful neighborhoods. Due to the city's increased popularity in recent years, Seattle housing prices run on the high end. New residents can find affordable housing options in more outlying, up-and-coming neighborhoods, as well as suburbs on the outskirts of the city. The city also houses a plethora of independent theaters, and poetry slams regularly occur at local coffeehouses.

For residents looking for a more relaxed, eccentric feel, the Fremont neighborhood is known for its artsy, bohemian vibe. The Ravenna and Maple Leaf areas have shown to be good options for young families, as it offers an affordable housing options and tree-lined residential streets. Distinctive neighborhoods fill the city offering the conveniences of shopping, restaurants, hotels and nightclubs. Seattle has about twenty live theater venues, a slim majority of them being associated with Fringe Theater.

Seattle apartments are considered as one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. The overall cost of living in Seattle is about 8% above the national average that means apartments are not cheap here. Seattle is often thought of as the home of grunge rock musicians like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Temple of the Dog, and Mudhoney, all of whom reached vast audiences in the early 1990s. Seattle's mild climate helps a huge proportion of its population engage in outdoor recreation, including walking, bicycling, hiking, and swimming, among others.